Archive For 2022
BURBANK, Calif. — WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences (WMGBE) is reminding the world that Tweety is no ordinary canary by launching an 80th anniversary celebration on a global scale. As one of Looney Tunes most beloved characters, Tweety is known for being unflappable and unapologetically authentic. WMGBE has commissioned a diverse group of artists worldwide […]
Grab your swim trunks, apply some sunscreen, and get the kids for some fun in the sun! Travelers looking to escape the cold can head to Mexico or the Dominican Republic for the ultimate family escape to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts offering some of the resort-based best water parks an abundance of excitement, and gallons […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Licensing Expo is gearing up to host the consumer product industry’s most memorable and productive in-person get together in three years, with a growing roster of brands signing on daily to exhibit at the in-person event to be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, May 24-26, 2022. Produced […]
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — It’s official! Super Nintendo World, the innovative, immersive and highly-anticipated themed land, will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023, and will be the first Super Nintendo World to debut in the United States. Super Nintendo World opened first at Universal Studios Japan to rave consumer and critical reviews in 2021. The U.S. […]
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Grand Strand’s newest amusement park, The Funplex Myrtle Beach, will officially reopen for its first full season Saturday, March 12. In addition to high-flying thrills, The Funplex offers food and fun for the whole family. New for 2022, The Funplex will add three custom- built carnival-style games, a full-service Dippin’ […]
ORLANDO — IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced IAAPA Expo Asia, has been cancelled for 2022. Originally scheduled to take place in Hong Kong SAR, China, this June, the cancellation is in response to the continued impact of COVID-19 in the region. “Providing an opportunity for our members to meet face-to-face, conduct […]
ORLANDO — AREA15, the award-winning immersive and experiential art, entertainment, dining and retail district, announces the debut of its second location in Orlando, Florida, in 2024. Located off Interstate 4 in the heart of the Orlando tourism corridor, AREA15 Orlando will occupy an approximately 300,000-square-foot structure situated on 17 acres, with more than 150,000 square […]
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors is pleased to announce Shari Black, current Interim Executive Director/CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park, has been named Executive Director/CEO. Black has served in the interim role since October of 2021. She has held several positions at State Fair Park since joining the team […]
THE WILDWOODS, N.J. — Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ, was one of five winners to receive the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) Operations Audit Excellence Award. International Ride Training (IRT) announced the winners at its recent Ride Camp Safety Seminar held at Carowinds Park in Charlotte, NC. The International Ride Operator Certification program requires amusement parks to train and adhere to International Ride Training’s proprietary “Ten Critical Components” of […]
CHICAGO — FlyOver, an immersive flight ride from global attractions and hospitality company Pursuit, is bringing its ultimate flying ride to Chicago’s historic Navy Pier. The exciting attraction will take guests on a multi-sensory journey as they soar over iconic locations and natural wonders from around the globe as part of a cutting-edge entertainment experience. […]
